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500 Pesos 40th. Moncada Anniversary
1993 year| Platinum (.999) | 31.1 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | 500 Pesos (500 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Platinum (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1993 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#100965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust of Fidel Castro left, lettering in upper circle, date on right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
40 ANIVERSARIO DEL MONCADA
1993
Translation:
40th. Anniversary of Moncada
1993
Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The assault to Moncada barracks, - second most important Cuban military fortress -, on 1953, was first attempt of Fidel Castro and his forces to take control of government.Interesting fact
The 500 Pesos (40th Moncada Anniversary) 1993 coin from Cuba made of Platinum (.999) weighing 31.1g is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only 500 pieces minted.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 18 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Pesos (40th. Moncada Anniversary) 1993 coin.
